Locating a good Mexican place is crucial for some newcomers to a
city. You may be surprised that one of Raleigh’s most popular Mexican
establishments is housed in a rather lackluster strip mall on Creedmoor
Road. But don’t judge a Mexican joint by its façade: One step into Dos
Taquitos — and its slightly more upscale sister restaurant, Dos Taquitos
Centro — will have you thinking you’ve run south of the border. Though
the dining room is relatively dark — lighted by the candles on the
tables for an element of romance — the brightly colored décor, faux tin
roofs and a wandering mariachi band reflect the energy and vivacity of
Mexican culture. And read the writing on the wall … literally. Graffiti
everywhere grabs the kids’ attention, while the big kids decide which of
the nearly 50 different tequilas to try in their margaritas. Locals
line up for the signature taquitos,
fresh guacamole and the Enchiladas Puebla (steak, chicken and black
bean enchiladas). Everything, right down to the sauces, is made from
scratch and likely to satisfy the strongest Mexican cravings. The chips
and salsa are particularly tasty.
Full bar. Serving lunch Mon–Fri, dinner Wed–Sat. Sat brunch 11 am–2:30 pm. Closed Sun.
"Dos Taquitos Centro is every bit as kaleidoscopically colorful as the original Dos Taquitos in North Raleigh, but it’s hardly a clone. ... while Centro’s menu retains a handful of popular dishes from the original restaurant, the seasonally changing offering establishes its own personality with dishes such as chipotle lamb quesadillas, grilled swordfish with pipián sauce, and cilantro-marinated Wagyu skirt steak."
— Greg Cox, The News & Observer
Locating a good Mexican place is crucial for some newcomers to a
city. You may be surprised that one of Raleigh’s most popular Mexican
establishments is housed in a rather lackluster strip mall on Creedmoor
Road. But don’t judge a Mexican joint by its façade: One step into Dos
Taquitos — and its slightly more upscale sister restaurant, Dos Taquitos
Centro — will have you thinking you’ve run south of the border. Though
the dining room is relatively dark — lighted by the candles on the
tables for an element of romance — the brightly colored décor, faux tin
roofs and a wandering mariachi band reflect the energy and vivacity of
Mexican culture. And read the writing on the wall … literally. Graffiti
everywhere grabs the kids’ attention, while the big kids decide which of
the nearly 50 different tequilas to try in their margaritas. Locals
line up for the signature taquitos,
fresh guacamole and the Enchiladas Puebla (steak, chicken and black
bean enchiladas). Everything, right down to the sauces, is made from
scratch and likely to satisfy the strongest Mexican cravings. The chips
and salsa are particularly tasty.
Full bar. Serving lunch Mon–Fri, dinner Wed–Sat. Sat brunch 11 am–2:30 pm. Closed Sun.
"Dos Taquitos Centro is every bit as kaleidoscopically colorful as the original Dos Taquitos in North Raleigh, but it’s hardly a clone. ... while Centro’s menu retains a handful of popular dishes from the original restaurant, the seasonally changing offering establishes its own personality with dishes such as chipotle lamb quesadillas, grilled swordfish with pipián sauce, and cilantro-marinated Wagyu skirt steak."
— Greg Cox, The News & Observer